Alayre knew sooner or later that question would come. He's quite aware to some extent, how bad this little affair has with Salvatore looks. The age difference alone makes him look like guilty party in this. Factor his status amongst the Templars and some would think this literally political suicide. To be honest, Alayre hadn't thought of any of the repercussions until after everything transpired. A true earnest fool at heart.

"...I'm aware." A sigh leaves him as he tries not to look terribly aghast now. "Leave it to bad timing or poor taste on my part. I knew from the start this would paint me in a poor frame but so soon?" Alayre can't help but look quite worried now. If anything, he doesn't want any ill to befall Salvatore. That young man still has a full life to live and one he should live without the murmurs.